Kitten On The Prowl
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"I see my vision burn, I feel my memories fade with time, but Im too young to worry..."
12/12/2024:
Miyagi thanks you @CODawn!
And I think you are on to something @PetiteSheWolf! It's probably a mix of that, and feeling it in the floor or something.
Although the first attack happened when I was on my back doing cycle kicks which makes no noise. So yeah, the energy part makes sense and also he hates seeing the flailing limbs.
It's too small a house to get him distracted. One time I played bee on the string with him while jogging, but ultimately he goes outside. Today he came right back after I told him I was done with my nonsense. lol
Today was good day.
So behind and I really needed to try to work tonight, but it took me 45 minutes to catch up here, I'm 6 minutes away from my "get off devices so I can sleep in an hour" goal, and I still have to write this post which takes 10-30 minutes depending on the day. LOL.
But I like doing it and it helps me, so that's worth it.
So the usual constant everything, but I also got a sort of assurance that I might very well get exactly what I have been wanting for the past few years...itfeelslikeit'sthisclose.
My one coworker noticed me just beaming walking back from something and it was later. So people could see I was happy.
I must remember my teachings from Miyagi-Do and try harder to practice patience a little better. Maybe there is a chopsticks and catching flies reference I could probably make. lol
But at one point, when it was time for lunch, had 5 people coming at me in a row. Three of which were at the same time.
Cost me two hours on just that. Mainly kept my cool, allowed myself a mini-5 second trantrum promptly followed by my picking up the next call in my radio voice and smile bit.
Because of that, I didn't get to start something I really wanted to finish tomorrow and I'm behind on a handful of other things that needed to get done.
But I'm still beaming. I didn't flip, I RAN in that closet today to burn off that agitation entergy and all the while I have the Christmas spirit building so I'll keep up the positive vibes while I can.
Tomorrow is Friday!
Morning:
Lunch:
Stats:
Miyagi thanks you @CODawn!
And I think you are on to something @PetiteSheWolf! It's probably a mix of that, and feeling it in the floor or something.
Although the first attack happened when I was on my back doing cycle kicks which makes no noise. So yeah, the energy part makes sense and also he hates seeing the flailing limbs.
It's too small a house to get him distracted. One time I played bee on the string with him while jogging, but ultimately he goes outside. Today he came right back after I told him I was done with my nonsense. lol
Today was good day.
So behind and I really needed to try to work tonight, but it took me 45 minutes to catch up here, I'm 6 minutes away from my "get off devices so I can sleep in an hour" goal, and I still have to write this post which takes 10-30 minutes depending on the day. LOL.
But I like doing it and it helps me, so that's worth it.
So the usual constant everything, but I also got a sort of assurance that I might very well get exactly what I have been wanting for the past few years...itfeelslikeit'sthisclose.
My one coworker noticed me just beaming walking back from something and it was later. So people could see I was happy.
I must remember my teachings from Miyagi-Do and try harder to practice patience a little better. Maybe there is a chopsticks and catching flies reference I could probably make. lol
But at one point, when it was time for lunch, had 5 people coming at me in a row. Three of which were at the same time.
Cost me two hours on just that. Mainly kept my cool, allowed myself a mini-5 second trantrum promptly followed by my picking up the next call in my radio voice and smile bit.
Because of that, I didn't get to start something I really wanted to finish tomorrow and I'm behind on a handful of other things that needed to get done.
But I'm still beaming. I didn't flip, I RAN in that closet today to burn off that agitation entergy and all the while I have the Christmas spirit building so I'll keep up the positive vibes while I can.
Tomorrow is Friday!
Morning:
- Good morning Jog to 300.
- My special blend of stretches that take about 10 minutes.
- Bridge Taps EotD (x20) - Did it in one go.
- One & Done Challenge - 12th Day (1set)
- Did 10 pushups for the Cocoa.
- Fit December Program - 14th Days (5sets) - Did 10 pushups after the 4th set to give myself an even 50 for the day.
- Loading Abs WotD (3sets)
- 6am Jog to 300 before I leave for work.
- Bonus Workout (3sets) - Did 10 here where they wanted 4 so I could snag 30 more. Helps to note I don't do each bullet then the next one, I do the Fit Program 1st set/s, the WotD 1st set & then the Bonus Workout 1st set. I always do that, and then take a rest before the 2nd sets. That is why the 50 is listed above with Fit December where I did 5 sets total.
Lunch:
Laps around the college parking lot x2.5- Ran in the supply closet for 40 minutes. It's 15 degrees colder today than yesterday, but was sunny and I wanted to go out. But went so late, didn't want to drive.
Stats:
- 73 Active Zone Minutes (19,301 Minutes YTD)
- 12,998 Steps (1,930,870 Steps YTD) -
- Distance: 6.49 Miles (835.29 Miles YTD)
- Energy Burned: 1,722 Calories (414,568 Calories YTD)
- YTD = Business Days Only. These days used to be 0 effort
- Total Pushups/Cocoa: 152
- Total Kicks/Stocking: 500
Hope the work situation works out for you!
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"I see my vision burn, I feel my memories fade with time, but Im too young to worry..."
12/13/2024:
Thank you @Laura Rainbow Dragon! I know it will work out, but...I think there is a Tom Petty song for this.
The waiting is the hardest part.
Friday was good day and this weekend was nice.
Was able to do all of my exercises with Miyagi napping not far away and completed it without any incidents. LOL.
Was able to concentrate in the morning. Was good, found an error in something I did last month so I was able to complete the last report my reboss needed for something overdue. He's going to be on vacation with his family in Mexico next week. Will miss him, but he needs the time off more than anyone where I am, so happy for him.
We picked our secret santa people. Yesterday I went and got his gift so I'm set there. Monday we are going to trade them all and bring in desserts. I'm going to make the fudge next week. A batch for my house and a batch for work
Good thing I checked my bakeware. Forgot I got rid of old and really scratched up 8x8 pans. So got the new ones and all of the ingredients are ready.
My chocolatier did not have any malted milk ball options that weren't pastel colored for Easter (aka old), so I went to a different one, a Pennsylvania brand, and ordered the malted milk balls (and hot cocoa bombs for myself) from Jacques Torres. If you ever watched the Nailed It series on Netflix, he is the judge on that.
Had his stuff before, it's amazing.
So excited for that on 12/23.
Next week my main boss is coming up and we are going to go out to dinner with some vendors that do a lot for us on Wednesday. That will be nice.
Going to count that as my after work outing for this month. Mainly because no real opportunities for another chance with Christmas looming. Companies will be having their parties anyway so I'll get back to that in January.
When Miyagi goes outside, I'm going to go bring my little Christmas Tree down. It has fiber optic color changing lights, a little train that circles it, and plays jewelry box sounding versions of some Christmas Carols.
And later, having one of those hot cocoa bombs made with milk of course.
Morning:
Lunch:
Stats:
Thank you @Laura Rainbow Dragon! I know it will work out, but...I think there is a Tom Petty song for this.
The waiting is the hardest part.
Friday was good day and this weekend was nice.
Was able to do all of my exercises with Miyagi napping not far away and completed it without any incidents. LOL.
Was able to concentrate in the morning. Was good, found an error in something I did last month so I was able to complete the last report my reboss needed for something overdue. He's going to be on vacation with his family in Mexico next week. Will miss him, but he needs the time off more than anyone where I am, so happy for him.
We picked our secret santa people. Yesterday I went and got his gift so I'm set there. Monday we are going to trade them all and bring in desserts. I'm going to make the fudge next week. A batch for my house and a batch for work
Good thing I checked my bakeware. Forgot I got rid of old and really scratched up 8x8 pans. So got the new ones and all of the ingredients are ready.
My chocolatier did not have any malted milk ball options that weren't pastel colored for Easter (aka old), so I went to a different one, a Pennsylvania brand, and ordered the malted milk balls (and hot cocoa bombs for myself) from Jacques Torres. If you ever watched the Nailed It series on Netflix, he is the judge on that.
Had his stuff before, it's amazing.
So excited for that on 12/23.
Next week my main boss is coming up and we are going to go out to dinner with some vendors that do a lot for us on Wednesday. That will be nice.
Going to count that as my after work outing for this month. Mainly because no real opportunities for another chance with Christmas looming. Companies will be having their parties anyway so I'll get back to that in January.
When Miyagi goes outside, I'm going to go bring my little Christmas Tree down. It has fiber optic color changing lights, a little train that circles it, and plays jewelry box sounding versions of some Christmas Carols.
And later, having one of those hot cocoa bombs made with milk of course.
Morning:
- Good morning Jog to 300.
- My special blend of stretches that take about 10 minutes.
- Clench/Un-Clench EotD (x40) - Did it in one go.
- One & Done Challenge - 13th Day (1set)
- Did 10 pushups for the Cocoa.
- Fit December Program - 15th Days (5sets) - Did 10 pushups after the 4th set.
- Still Standing WotD (3sets)
- 6am Jog to 300 before I leave for work.
- Bonus Workout (3sets) - Did 4 push ups in those 20 seconds for 12 total.
- Did 10 push ups after each Bonus Workout set for 30 total
Lunch:
Laps around the college parking lot x2.5- Jogged in the supply closet for 40 minutes again.
Stats:
- 89 Active Zone Minutes (19,390 Minutes YTD)
- 9,680 Steps (2,030,550 Steps YTD) -
- Distance: 4.37 Miles (839.66 Miles YTD)
- Energy Burned: 1,792 Calories (416,360 Calories YTD)
- YTD = Business Days Only. These days used to be 0 effort
- Total Pushups/Cocoa: 204
- Total Kicks/Stocking: 500 - Now that I'm seeing everyone doing Cocoa/Stars, I'm going to take the stocking!
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Congratulations on earning the Hot Cocoa and your deservedly well-stuffed Stocking @MadamMeow !
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Happy Ornament(s) Day! 
FlowersandPetals
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Congrats on the ornaments! 
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Well done on the Stocking!
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Congrats!!
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Congrats on your stocking! 
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Congrats on your stocking and hot cocoa!! 
Your hot cocoa bombs sound amazing!
Your hot cocoa bombs sound amazing!
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Congrats on your Stocking!
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"I see my vision burn, I feel my memories fade with time, but Im too young to worry..."
12/16/2024:
Thank you everyone!
Today was a good day.
Fell asleep a few times, so really behind and it's bed time now. lol
But did have a great day.
Morning:
Lunch:
Stats:
Thank you everyone!
Today was a good day.
Fell asleep a few times, so really behind and it's bed time now. lol
But did have a great day.
Morning:
- Good morning Jog to 300.
- My special blend of stretches that take about 10 minutes.
- Hero Squats EotD (x20) - Did it in one go.
- One & Done Challenge - 16th Day (1set)
- Fit December Program - 16th & 17th Days (5sets/each)
- Factory Reset WotD (3sets)
- 6am Jog to 300 before I leave for work.
Bonus Workout (3sets)- No Time
Lunch:
Laps around the college parking lot x2.5- Jogged in the supply closet for 45 minutes again.
Stats:
- 121 Active Zone Minutes (19,511 Minutes YTD)
- 13,090 Steps (2,043,640 Steps YTD) -
- Distance: 6.54 Miles (846.20 Miles YTD)
- Energy Burned: 1,733 Calories (418,093 Calories YTD)
- YTD = Business Days Only. These days used to be 0 effort
NightWolf714
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I'm glad you rested and took some naps when you felt it. I think it's always good to listen to your body like that. And it sounds like you were really productive as well.
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Yay for your ornaments!
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"I see my vision burn, I feel my memories fade with time, but Im too young to worry..."
12/17/2024:
Thank you @NancyTree !
And @NightWolf714, I actually kept falling asleep reading everyone's posts. I woke up after a "passout" and it was past my cut off time so I had to just post and go.
Went to bed next to my cat and then slept like a baby. Definitely needed that!
Today was a good day.
Yesterday and today I caught up on more things I was over due on. Was very happy about that.
Other things are ramping up to the point I can't breathe. (not literally). But I was able to keep up today, hope I can continue that as I'm being pulled away from things before getting to the finish line. Hope I'm not missing steps when I jump back in.
Tomorrow my main boss is coming from Chicago. We're going to go out to dinner to a nice place I wanted to try for happy hour on my own, so extra excited about that. I'll get to check it out. Plus the people we are going with tomorrow are cool, so it will be a good time.
Only thing that sucks is that I'll have to do extra stuff in the morning, so I might have to Hall Pass tomorrow. Which I don't want to on a weekday I know I'm going to eat more than usual. We shall see.
Had a dermatologist appointment tonight. Crazy how much progress I have made in so many areas. Everything went well, it's just crazy how I get "remember this time another year" messages and I barely recognize myself from 2-7 years ago.
Loving it!
Morning:
Lunch:
Stats:
Thank you @NancyTree !
And @NightWolf714, I actually kept falling asleep reading everyone's posts. I woke up after a "passout" and it was past my cut off time so I had to just post and go.
Went to bed next to my cat and then slept like a baby. Definitely needed that!
Today was a good day.
Yesterday and today I caught up on more things I was over due on. Was very happy about that.
Other things are ramping up to the point I can't breathe. (not literally). But I was able to keep up today, hope I can continue that as I'm being pulled away from things before getting to the finish line. Hope I'm not missing steps when I jump back in.
Tomorrow my main boss is coming from Chicago. We're going to go out to dinner to a nice place I wanted to try for happy hour on my own, so extra excited about that. I'll get to check it out. Plus the people we are going with tomorrow are cool, so it will be a good time.
Only thing that sucks is that I'll have to do extra stuff in the morning, so I might have to Hall Pass tomorrow. Which I don't want to on a weekday I know I'm going to eat more than usual. We shall see.
Had a dermatologist appointment tonight. Crazy how much progress I have made in so many areas. Everything went well, it's just crazy how I get "remember this time another year" messages and I barely recognize myself from 2-7 years ago.
Loving it!
Morning:
- Good morning Jog to 300.
- My special blend of stretches that take about 10 minutes.
- Ballet Leg Raises EotD (x30) - Did it in one go.
- One & Done Challenge - 17th Day (1set)
- Fit December Program - 18th & 19th Days (5sets/each)
- Merlin WotD (3sets)
- 6am Jog to 300 before I leave for work.
Bonus Workout (3sets)- No Time
Lunch:
Laps around the college parking lot x2.5- Jogged in the supply closet for 45 minutes again.
Stats:
- 84 Active Zone Minutes (19,595 Minutes YTD)
- 11,937 Steps (2,055,577 Steps YTD) -
- Distance: 5.77 Miles (851.97 Miles YTD)
- Energy Burned: 1,681 Calories (419,774 Calories YTD)
- YTD = Business Days Only. These days used to be 0 effort
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"I see my vision burn, I feel my memories fade with time, but Im too young to worry..."
12/18/2024:
Today was a good day.
Was able to breathe today.
Got good work done, even a project I wasn't planning on fitting in, but hope my reboss likes when he comes back.
Lots of candy in the office today, everyone was sugar rushing.
My main boss was in and that was nice. I decorated my cubicle for him with the company banner he didn't know I had.
Dinner at the fancy place with our vendors was AMAZING. I was out for 4 hours!
Really good food & drinks and made it home safe. Great time.
Now it's bed time, but glad I got my post in.
Skipped morning internet today and after work internet besides this. Was a nice peace of mind break.
Miyagi missed me and was worried, but promptly went outside. Hope he comes in the next few minutes. Lol
Morning:
Lunch:
Stats:
Today was a good day.
Was able to breathe today.
Got good work done, even a project I wasn't planning on fitting in, but hope my reboss likes when he comes back.
Lots of candy in the office today, everyone was sugar rushing.
My main boss was in and that was nice. I decorated my cubicle for him with the company banner he didn't know I had.
Dinner at the fancy place with our vendors was AMAZING. I was out for 4 hours!
Really good food & drinks and made it home safe. Great time.
Now it's bed time, but glad I got my post in.
Skipped morning internet today and after work internet besides this. Was a nice peace of mind break.
Miyagi missed me and was worried, but promptly went outside. Hope he comes in the next few minutes. Lol
Morning:
- Good morning Jog to 300. - Got the minute butt kicks combined into this.
My special blend of stretches that take about 10 minutes.- No time- March Jacks EotD (x30) - Did it in one go.
- One & Done Challenge - 18th Day (1set)
- Fit December Program - 20th Day (5sets)
ShepherdWotD (3sets)- Had to wash my hair before work, this did not make the cut, but more because it had jumping and Miyagi was on the floor 3 feet away from me. lol. I didn't want to piss him off further.- 6am Jog to 300 before I leave for work.
- Bonus Workout (3sets)
Lunch:
Laps around the college parking lot x2.5- Jogged in the supply closet for 45 minutes again after I did my jumping jacks I added up this morning.
Stats:
- 102 Active Zone Minutes (19,697 Minutes YTD)
- 11,834 Steps (2,067,411 Steps YTD) -
- Distance: 5.58 Miles (857.55 Miles YTD)
- Energy Burned: 1,748 Calories (421,522 Calories YTD)
- YTD = Business Days Only. These days used to be 0 effort
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"I see my vision burn, I feel my memories fade with time, but Im too young to worry..."
12/19/2024:
Today was a good day.
I was definitely hung over this morning, but my morning workout did help with that a little.
Even if I couldn't give it my all. My arms had DOMS so I couldn't do what is up next for my bonus workout which is all exercises in elbow plank position.
Work was nice, everyone was in a really great mood. We do have a lot of people going to be off to use their vacation days up soon.
That part will suck, it's most of the good people that keep me and the other girls smiling, but my reboss will be back from vacation so we'll have that at least.
Tomorrow we get a lunch because someone is retiring. Monday ,the office is having various desserts, pizza and opening the secret santa presents. So much food arund!
Today, I knew I was having a low calorie dinner, so was looking forward to being a pound or two down tomorrow...except someone brought in really good empanadas so I had to have one.
Then because I was out late yesterday, I missed my Godiva advent calendar so I had to have two today...so I'm now on schedule now to break even.
Still not back in the 120s, but up way more than I want to be like when I was on vacation. Only now with no break on Saturday since that is the time with my husband and we are going out lol.
So I'm forcing myself to just enjoy the day. I'll get back to discipline in January.
With that, my reboss got a gift of treats so I texted him. He let me keep it...adding to what I already have with my two boxes of chocolate and the couple handfuls of mainstream brand candies I took and put in my For Saturdays Candy bowl. lol
Seize the day!
Morning:
Lunch:
Stats:
Today was a good day.
I was definitely hung over this morning, but my morning workout did help with that a little.
Even if I couldn't give it my all. My arms had DOMS so I couldn't do what is up next for my bonus workout which is all exercises in elbow plank position.
Work was nice, everyone was in a really great mood. We do have a lot of people going to be off to use their vacation days up soon.
That part will suck, it's most of the good people that keep me and the other girls smiling, but my reboss will be back from vacation so we'll have that at least.
Tomorrow we get a lunch because someone is retiring. Monday ,the office is having various desserts, pizza and opening the secret santa presents. So much food arund!
Today, I knew I was having a low calorie dinner, so was looking forward to being a pound or two down tomorrow...except someone brought in really good empanadas so I had to have one.
Then because I was out late yesterday, I missed my Godiva advent calendar so I had to have two today...so I'm now on schedule now to break even.
Still not back in the 120s, but up way more than I want to be like when I was on vacation. Only now with no break on Saturday since that is the time with my husband and we are going out lol.
So I'm forcing myself to just enjoy the day. I'll get back to discipline in January.
With that, my reboss got a gift of treats so I texted him. He let me keep it...adding to what I already have with my two boxes of chocolate and the couple handfuls of mainstream brand candies I took and put in my For Saturdays Candy bowl. lol
Seize the day!
Morning:
- Good morning Jog to 300.
- My special blend of stretches that take about 10 minutes.
- Reverse Lunges EotD (x30) - Did it in one go.
- One & Done Challenge - 19th Day (1set)
- 33 Jumping Jacks to dodge snowballs from yesterday.
- Fit December Program - 21st Day (5sets)
- Protagonist WotD (3sets) -
- 6am Jog to 300 before I leave for work.
Bonus Workout(3sets) - Too weak today.
Lunch:
Laps around the college parking lot x2.5- Jogged in the supply closet for 45 minutes again after I did my 66 additional jumping jacks I added up this morning.
Stats:
- 71 Active Zone Minutes (19,768 Minutes YTD)
- 12,411 Steps (2,079,822 Steps YTD) -
- Distance: 5.8 Miles (863.35 Miles YTD)
- Energy Burned: 1,752 Calories (423,274 Calories YTD)
- YTD = Business Days Only. These days used to be 0 effort
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"I see my vision burn, I feel my memories fade with time, but Im too young to worry..."
12/20/2024:
Friday was a good day and this weekend was nice.
Had some snow on Friday, but luckily wasn't sticking then. Made it hard to concentrate at work though, of course.
Got everything I wanted to donef at least, so was happy for that.
Yesterday, made my fudge for tomorrow. The process went well and the batch I made for me & my husband is good, so I know the other one is, too. Just need to cut it up later and wrap my secret santa gift.
The snow did stick for yesterday though. Miyagi is really depressed, but he's been cute. Going to be hard to leave him for work tomorrow.
Morning:
Lunch:
Stats:
Friday was a good day and this weekend was nice.
Had some snow on Friday, but luckily wasn't sticking then. Made it hard to concentrate at work though, of course.
Got everything I wanted to donef at least, so was happy for that.
Yesterday, made my fudge for tomorrow. The process went well and the batch I made for me & my husband is good, so I know the other one is, too. Just need to cut it up later and wrap my secret santa gift.
The snow did stick for yesterday though. Miyagi is really depressed, but he's been cute. Going to be hard to leave him for work tomorrow.
Morning:
- Good morning Jog to 300.
- My special blend of stretches that take about 10 minutes.
- Squat+Side Kick EotD (x10) - Did it in one go.
- One & Done Challenge - 20th Day (1set)
- x69 Jumping Jacks to dodge snowballs from after the last postThursday.
- Fit December Program - 22nd Day (5sets)
- Gladiator WotD (3sets) -
- 6am Jog to 300 before I leave for work.
- Bonus Workout (3sets) -
Lunch:
Laps around the college parking lot x2.5- Jogged in the supply closet for 45 minutes again after I did my 93 additional jumping jacks I added up Friday morning.
Stats:
- 69 Active Zone Minutes (19,837 Minutes YTD)
- 8,651 Steps (2,088,473 Steps YTD) -
- Distance: 3.52 Miles (866.87 Miles YTD)
- Energy Burned: 1,396 Calories (424,670 Calories YTD)
- YTD = Business Days Only. These days used to be 0 effort